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William Golding is born
William Golding is born in Cornwall, England to Alec and Mildred Golding. He lives in a 14th-century house with his parents and older brother. -
Golding attends Brasenose College
After primary school, Golding attends Brasenose College at Oxford. During his first two years, he studies science because his father wants him to become a scientist but he later decides to study literature instead to follow his actual interests. -
Golding Joins the Royal Navy
Shortly after Golding began teaching, he temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy in World War II. During this time, he was exposed to the cruelty of humankind which he later expresses in his novels. -
Lord of the Flies is published
After over 20 rejections, Lord of the Flies is published. This book became one of Golding's most acclaimed novels. -
William Golding is awarded the Nobel Prize
Golding receives the Nobel Prize in Literature. The award was for his novels that revealed the human condition in the world at that time. -
WIlliam Golding dies
Golding dies of heart failure in Perranarworthal, Cornwall. He is survived by his wife and their two children.
